Comment by Raymond Clapper on Labor Strikes in Wartime
Raymond Clapper denounces wartime labor strikes in the Pacific Northwest and San Francisco shipyards as reckless and self serving. He cites CIO head Philip Murray and AFL head William Green condemning subordinates, and warns that democracy could be strained if defense production falters. He urges self restraint, defense priorities, and potential drastic government action if strikes persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syd
Richard’. Frankensteen
United Automobile Workers
National Defense Mediation Board
Roosevelt
Ibor
Unies
France
Inbor
Seizure of Plant Prompts One Man Government Critique
Commander Robert C. Lee laments the North American Aviation seizure as a symbol of rising federal control, warning that labor and industrial leaders align with European ideologies. He argues private enterprise is under attack, freedoms eroded, and national sovereignty endangered by a New Order and one man rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Washington
Isms
Europe
Roosevelt
North American Aviation Corporation
St Lawrence Seaway Debate Draws Broad Opposition
Peter Edson surveys the Washington scene as opponents unite against a $289 million Canada US seaway project. Railroadsutilities and port authorities fear rate cuts and traffic losses while Western roads favor cheaper water routes. US exports to QuebecOntario climb, but coal and grain interests worry about market shifts and power competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence Seaway
Roosevelt
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
St. Lawrence
Great Lakes
New York State
Buffalo
Mississippi Valley
New Orleans
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
U. S
Quebec
Ontario
U.S
Lake Ontario
Montreal
Nova Scotia
Public Forum Letter Against Socialists and Hitler
A reader denounces recognized Socialists and compares their aims to European movements. The letter warns against trusting leaders who say one thing and mean another, citing Hitler as a cautionary example and urging American voters to reject socialist ideas in public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Norman Thomas
Socialist Zional Party
Europe
Thomas
Hitler
Alumni Meeting At Stockport School Honors Toastmistress
STOCKPORT The List alumni meeting was held May 29 at the School Auditorium with president Delmer Medley presiding. James Pierpoint, class of ’41 president, thanked the alumni for the invitation to join the association. Dinner served to 102 guests. Officers elected: President Bob Durbin Jr, vice president Ivan Ball, secretary-treasurer Slean Wallace. Also notes on local marriages, job updates, and hospital interne appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockport
Delmer Medley
Carl Bowman
Chesterhill
Medley
James Pierpoint
Carl Fell
Bob Durbin, Jr
Ivan Ball
Lec'y
Bachelor Haseen
Pennsville
Bachelor
Kingsbury
Ind
la Porte
Malcolm Cheatle
Haw
Marietta Silo Co
P.O. Brannon
J. Franklin Wallace
Methodist Deaconess Hospital
Louisville
Ladies Ald Society
Oakland Church
Alan
Nola Thompson
Howard Scott
Pomeroy
Harry
Cram
John Henery
Floyd Menery
Columbus
Frank Calendine
Harley Mercer
Clara
Joan Wellsh
Newark
Zanesville
War Poem and Faithful Guardian Angel Verse
A compact wartime poetical piece laments greed and ongoing conflict. It contrasts the cost of war on civilians with a plea for peace and resilience. The second poem Tells of a lost girl guided by a guardian angel, ending with hopeful faith in divine protection. Confident names Vivian Donalds and Walter F. Nihiser appear as contributors from Ohio.
Church Group Meets at Long Bottom
The Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met with Mrs Kem on Wednesday. The group quilted and planned a potluck lunch. Next meeting to be at Mrs Ethel Stout on July 2 with several members and guests noted. Nearby residents and visitors are listed, including Miss Lina Pigott and Mrs Donald Mra among others, with multiple family visits and travel mentioned. Excessive rains raised the river, flooding low ground and beaches and covering state routes 248 and 124.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Burrum
Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church
Kem
Devor Fay
Ava Myers
Ethel Stout
Lina Pigott
Donald Mra
Maggie Matlack
Daught Kathleen
Richmond
James Blake
East Liverpool
F. B. Kissling
Pittsburgh
Mary‘ ‘Matinek
Betty Rogsh
Steps in the Fog Romance on Cape Coast
Deborah confronts Stephan in a fogbound coastal scene as truth and danger intertwine. He reveals a life of intrigue and potential disgrace, yet she declares nothing he does could be disgraceful to her. They acknowledge uncertain futures while sharing a fragile, hopeful bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephan
Deborah
A. Pearce
Wilhelm
Tim
Deborah Shiv
Akulkin
Coast Guard
Shney
Borah
Hemlock Grove Social And Personal Notes
Hemlock Grove items report a Sunday family picnic at Porter Midkiff home with many Helleman, Midkiff, Romine and Bryan relatives visiting each other across Middleport Columbus Racine Bunker Hill and Nelsonville. Measles illness noted for Edna Romine and a death in New Holland touches local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Hie
Racine
Mer Midkiff
Gary
Grace
Columbus
Homer Midkit
Ziba Miaki
Edna Romine
Homer Midkiff
Clay ‘Bryan
Middleport
Frank Clark
Emmett Hawk
Wilburn Minkitt
James
Apple Grove Social Briefs
Apple Grove social notes list residents and visitors across St. Cloud Syracuse Racine and Huntington including Marin Smith Mabel Mallory Belle Carleton Maran Kar Minnie Harpold and Hope Massie. Church group plans and several family visits are noted with relatives from Evans W Va Mason City and Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Grove
Marin Smith
Mabel Mallory
St. Cloud
Fla
Belle’ Carleton
Maran Kar
Syracuse
Minnie’ Harpold
Racine
Eat Shank
F. Worthington
Charles Sharp
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The
Athens Messenger
Raymond Clapper
PREAR
Tor
Iss
Congress
Robert C. Lee
Moore- McCormick Lines
Emerson
Peter Edson
Washington Scene
the Public Forum
MR. Thomas — Phutt
Athens, RD
Stockport School Grads
Poet's Corner
Britain
Vivian Donalds
Inone
God
Walter F. Nihiseridge
Long Bottom
By Galbraith
Cowan Stone
Ewers
Primaring
Tere
Hemlock Grove
Apple Grove Social Briefs
RE. C. Shank
Earl Shank
R.A. Shank
Pt Pleasant
Roy Buck
Gerald Ours
Portland
Russell
Hope Massie
Huntington
Thorada Woman's Society of Christian Service
Gerald Hayman
Evans
W. Va
Vera Hayman
Mason City
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